7 Alarming Shifts: Trump’s New H-1B ‘Censorship’ Screening Rocks Tech Workers
The Trump administration has unveiled sweeping new H-1B and H-4 visa vetting rules requiring consular officers to scrutinise applicants’ LinkedIn profiles, résumés and online activity for involvement in “censorship” or content moderation. The move could reshape global tech recruitment and disproportionately hit Indian and Chinese skilled workers.
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7 Striking Revelations from Donald Trump’s Rare Defense of H-1B Visas
In a rare shift, US President Donald Trump defended the H-1B visa program, saying America “doesn’t have enough talent” to fill key jobs domestically. Despite his administration’s $100,000 fee hike, Trump said the US must bring in skilled workers from abroad.
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Trump Administration Targets H-1B Visa and Green Card System; Proposes $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ for Wealthy Immigrants
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has called the H-1B visa a “scam” and vowed to replace it with a wage-based system. He also confirmed Trump’s plan for a $5 million ‘Gold Card’ residency program, which could heavily impact Indian tech workers.
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